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The parking brake is integrated in to the front calipers on those. Exactly how did you compress the pistons back in to the calipers? If you forced them straight in then the calipers may be damaged. I use a tool to wind them in.

Try the KYB struts from Rock Auto. They were in stock not that long ago.

You could try a quality ceramic pad if you haven't already. Also don't forget to put the extreme pressure moly or ceramic lubricant on the back sides of the pads and or shims. The dealer pads come with new hardware and special grease with detailed instructions on where to apply it.

Do you hear any sound at all when you turn the wipers on like the motor is running but the wipers won't move or is it totally silent?

Since it goes through that much anyway I would just get whatever is on sale. As long as you stick with the 0W-20 Synth like is recommended you should be fine. I'm sure you will get a dozen different opinions on this, that is mine

Suberdave's cars are Awesome! I especially like his '87 GL Coupe with a supercharged EG33 in the back Supercharged GL Coupe

What about the Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor needed by the Evap system? Do the OBD 2 Subarus use this sensor? I am not talking about a Fuel Pressure Sensor which is totally different. In other words am I going to end up with a permanent CEL because of no Evap system? I have cut down several OBD 1 harnesses but still have the OBD 2 to do yet. OBD 2 seems to be all about getting the supported monitors to set. Thank you in advance.

@GD When going for the OBD 2 harness how do you deal with the fuel tank pressure sensor for Evap and the second o2 sensor if you aren't running a cat?

Awesome write up! Thank you for taking the time to do this

Try adjusting the valves? Assuming it doesn't have hydraulic lifters of course.

Very Nice!

Are you concerned about the trailing arms being too weak with all that metal cut away? Just concerned about safety is all.

This is exactly why they use them in aircraft applications.

I can provide a close up picture of the one on the rear of my 1983 GL Wagon but it looks just like the one in your photo above. I don't know if it would really help you that much. Glad you are back at it again. I used several of your decals when I was doing some restoration work on my '83.

I am suprised that you would have kept him on GD LOL

The 6 lug conversion is easier than the 5 lug. To go with 6 lug you just need to re-drill the hubs. You can also buy them ready to go if you aren't comfortable doing it yourself. Scott at sjrlift.com has them. To go with 5 lug is much more difficult. You would need to find XT6 4WD rear hubs which are expensive and next to impossible to get these days. This site has lots of information on both conversions.

LOL

Here is mine.

Awesome car! I have a 1983 GL 4WD Wagon too!

@Sparky Nice!

And your clock even works

I really enjoyed the repair video, do you have any more? There is NO WAY I am going up in one of those kites though

I have the same problem, perhaps even worse

Old School Subaru Heaven ^^^^^ for some of us